Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning

A claim is ______________________________.

• examples, data, facts, and information.

• a fact.

• a debatable statement that can be supported with evidence.

• an answer to a question.

Evidence is ___________________

• a statement or conclusion that answers a question

• information that tends to prove or disprove a claim

• a justification that connects the claim to the evidence

• Not vital when using an argument

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Reasoning is __________________.

• A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem.

• Scientific data that supports the claim

• Explains why and how the evidence actually connects and supports the claim.

• Empirical Evidence

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Does the evidence support the claim?

Claim: snapchat is dangerous for young people."

Evidence: Snapchat is an app that allows users to add filters to photos

• Yes

• No

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Evidence: Zoos cannot perfectly copy the animal's natural habitat. Zoos don't allow animals to think and problem solve like they would in their natural habitat. Which claim is supported by this evidence?

• Zoos are harmful to the well-being of the animals.

• Zoos only exist as entertainment for humans.

• Zoos are good for animals because many of the animals were endangered in their original habitats.

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Evidence: Pageant contestants grow up to have low self esteem and eating disorders. Which claim is supported by this evidence?

• The US shouldn't ban beauty pageants because it allows contestants to develop great communication skills.

• The US should ban beauty pageants because it can be harmful to the health of the contestants.

• The US should ban beauty pageants because they can financially hurt families.

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Claim: Children should not drink sugary drinks like soda.

Which evidence does not support this opinion?

• Sugar can lead to higher chance of sicknesses like diabetes

• Sugar is found in many foods and is so it's not that bad

• Sugar is bad for teeth and causes tooth decay

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Claim: The driving age for a car should be raised from 16 to 18.

Which evidence supports this opinion?

• 16 year olds need cars to get to work

• 18 year olds are more mature and ready to drive

• Many 16 year olds need to drive their brothers/sisters around

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Claim: Students should be allowed to use cell phones in class.

Which evidence does not support this opinion?

• Cell phones might distract students

• Cell phones can be a tool to look up information

• Cell phones are easier to carry around than laptops

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Claim: It is more important to stop climate change than to keep the oil companies running.

Which evidence supports this opinion?

• Many people's jobs depend on oil companies

• We use oil every day for our cars

• Burning oil creates gases that hurt the environment

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